Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes

3. Adoption of the Minutes

Moved by P. Best, seconded by S. McCabe,

That the minutes of the Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee of its meeting held December 3, 2019 BE ADOPTED as presented.

Carried.

4. Presentation

K. Arquette is present to discuss recommendations to improve services and programming. She provides an overview of the Presentation entitled “WAAC Meeting, June 9, 2020 – Recreation Master Plan” as follows:

•  Develop a network of representatives from diverse communities to intentionally include underrepresented people in recreation programs and services.

•  Develop inclusion and Access procedures specific to Recreation and Culture services.

•  Consult on program and service development.

•  Ensure public spaces and places for recreation are safe and welcoming to all diverse populations through community consultation.

•  Improve communication and promotions of various activities.

•  Ensure that participation in recreation programs and services is reflective of the community it serves.

• In terms of developing a Network, the following key representatives are provided:

  • Community Development Coordinator, Recreation

  • Diversity Committee Members

  • Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee Members

  • Multicultural Council Partners

  • WE LIP Partners – Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership

  • Windsor Pride Community

K. Arquette opens the floor to questions in an effort to collect feedback that will improve services and will be more inclusive for the community.

S. McCabe notes that the “elderly” have not been included.

P. Best, Co-Chair refers to the “Leisure Buddy Program” which matches an adult volunteer, “buddy,” with an adult participant who faces barriers to participate in social and recreational activities and to help acquaint them with city facilities.

M.E. Bernard indicates that the Windsor Essex Local Immigration Program was part of the consultation that created the Recreation Master Plan. Our culturally diverse population has different ideas about what type of recreational activities they want to see as they are accustomed to activities from their own country.